"Marco Rubio is demanding that we stop telling you about XYZ. So, we will not tell you that XYZ. You can get XYZ, but we won't tell you about it. Maybe you can call Marco Rubio and tell him you'd like to hear more about XYZ. Did you know that XYZ? It's true, but we aren't telling you about it. Our website DOES happen to have more information, though. Coincidentally."

"This blatant misuse of federal dollars to promote a fundamentally flawed law is extremely concerning, especially considering the extensive unknowns surrounding the coming launch and implementation of ObamaCare," Rubio wrote in the letter, addressed to HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius. "Until critical questions can be answered regarding the availability and type of health insurance to be provided by ObamaCare, it is unconscionable to spend taxpayer dollars to promote and advertise ObamaCare plans that have yet to be finalized.

She should write back saying she has no idea what the fark "ObamaCare" is.

FACT: The Constitution doesn't say one thing about the government having a duty to inform its people about laws it passes. Therefore we can now impeach the usurper and restore the freedom to die from preventable causes due to not being a billionaire.

You're actually referring to something different from what I'm talking about.

Your link referenced actual premiums v. expected premiums. I'm talking about the increase in actual premiums from year to year. From 1999 to 2008, premiums increased at an annual rate of 13.2% per year. From 2008 to 2013, premiums increased at 5.6% per year. In other words, the rate of premium increase has been cut by more than half.

How about convincing Hertiage America and Americans For Prosperity to stop THEIR ad campaigns from spreading misinformation first? The ad campaigns probably wouldn't be necessary if the GOP and their think tanks weren't actively trying to scuttle the program with deception.

HotWingConspiracy:"This blatant misuse of federal dollars to promote a fundamentally flawed law is extremely concerning, especially considering the extensive unknowns surrounding the coming launch and implementation of ObamaCare," Rubio wrote in the letter, addressed to HHS Secretary Kathleen Sebelius. "Until critical questions can be answered regarding the availability and type of health insurance to be provided by ObamaCare, it is unconscionable to spend taxpayer dollars to promote and advertise ObamaCare plans that have yet to be finalized.

She should write back saying she has no idea what the fark "ObamaCare" is.

eraser8:karnal: Sounds like a bunch of words you just threw together.....

Yet, those words happen to be factual. So, how do you explain it?

Rixel: Maybe not exactly 50 percent

You're actually referring to something different from what I'm talking about.

Your link referenced actual premiums v. expected premiums. I'm talking about the increase in actual premiums from year to year. From 1999 to 2008, premiums increased at an annual rate of 13.2% per year. From 2008 to 2013, premiums increased at 5.6% per year. In other words, the rate of premium increase has been cut by more than half.

Noticed that I made that mistake shortly after posting, but work got in the way, so wasn't able to post until now.

blastoh:He sounds really scared that Obamacare is going to go into effect, and people will end up liking it.

This is pretty much the ONLY reason the Republicans are trying their damnedest to kill the ACA. They know damn well it will work (look at MA for history), and when something actually works in government, it's pretty damn hard to kill it off.

cchris_39:Obamacare is the law of the land. It applies to everybody, period. Buy insurance or pay the fine, your choice.

So WTF do you need an advertising budget for?

Yes, there are absolutely no details that people might need or want to be aware of, and there's definitely no massive right-wing propaganda campaign attempting to muddy the waters or outright disinform regarding the ACA.

cchris_39:Obamacare is the law of the land. It applies to everybody, period. Buy insurance or pay the fine, your choice.

So WTF do you need an advertising budget for?

To explain how it works to people that may not know. But I guess it's easier to let people stumble around in the dark about it like the Bush administration did when they signed the Medicare Part D program into effect.

cchris_39:Obamacare is the law of the land. It applies to everybody, period. Buy insurance or pay the fine, your choice.

So WTF do you need an advertising budget for?

The answer ought to be obvious - because the bed-wetting class has spent the last 3 years actively disseminating destructive misinformation on the ACA, and it's about time they be given easy access to some actual information.

cchris_39:Obamacare is the law of the land. It applies to everybody, period. Buy insurance or pay the fine, your choice.

So WTF do you need an advertising budget for?

To counter all the misinformation coming from the right.

Obamacare has a good chance of being at least moderately successful, and the more people participate the better the chances are. The government has a compelling interest to give it the best possible shot.

cchris_39:You mean somebody actually read the bill and is going to finally tell us what is in it?

That could be popcorn worthy at that......

I read the part where millions of poor people will get Medicaid. I really like that part. Are you saying that in the past 3 years you still havent read it? You should, you might find things you like in there, away from the fog of contraversy.

qorkfiend:cchris_39: Obamacare is the law of the land. It applies to everybody, period. Buy insurance or pay the fine, your choice.

So WTF do you need an advertising budget for?

Yes, there are absolutely no details that people might need or want to be aware of, and there's definitely no massive right-wing propaganda campaign attempting to muddy the waters or outright disinform regarding the ACA.

Exactly. Just like how Bush didn't have an awareness campaign or staff regarding the changes he made to Medicare.

cchris_39:You mean somebody actually read the bill and is going to finally tell us what is in it?

That could be popcorn worthy at that......

What's in it:

-Extended benefits for college kids-No denial of coverage for those with pre-existing conditions-Everybody needs to, and will be covered, meaning no more ER visits for the uninsured (well, considerably less) at a cost to you and I.-Preventive care-80% of premiums must go to actual health benefits (claims)